Walls Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Walls is a privately owned earth dam located in Tallapoosa, Alabama, specifically in Alexander City South.


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Summary

Built in 1933 for recreational purposes, Walls stands at a structural height of 19 feet with a hydraulic height of 15 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 145 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 960 cubic feet per second. Although not currently rated for condition assessment, Walls is classified as having a significant hazard potential.

Despite being owned privately, Walls falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Alabama and is not regulated or permitted by any state agency. The dam does not have any associated structures or locks, and its spillway width is recorded as zero. The risk assessment, emergency action plan, and inundation maps for Walls have not been prepared or updated, raising concerns about its readiness in case of an emergency. With its historical significance dating back to the early 20th century, Walls serves as a reminder of the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring of water resources for both recreational and safety purposes in the face of changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

1933

Dam Length

600

River Or Stream

TR SUGAR CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

15

Nid Storage

145

Structural Height

19

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

19
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.